Dogs are basically little rockets of energy, always ready to play, roam, and chase the next tiny thrill, usually with more enthusiasm than their humans planned for.
They spend their days sprinting around, sniffing everything in sight, and making new friends, and even when they are clearly worn out, they push through anyway because the idea of missing out is simply not an option.
Every now and then, a pup gets locked in on one particular pastime so completely that everything else fades into the background.
That is exactly what happened with a New Jersey dog whose owner suddenly noticed her fur starting to take on a green tint, and it did not take long for the real reason to show itself.
A Summer Day Leads To A Strange Discovery
On a warm summer afternoon, Tori relaxed by the pool while her dog swam with endless enthusiasm.
Her pup was completely absorbed in the water, but eventually came over to her, and that was when Tori spotted something unusual.
The dog’s fur had started to take on a faint green shade.
The explanation was straightforward. Copper sulfate, commonly used as an algicide in pool water, reacts in a peculiar way when it touches dog fur.
This reaction only happens when copper levels in the pool are too high, which explained the sudden change in her dog’s coat.
Since the pup spent hours swimming nearly every day, it was no surprise that the green tint appeared.
Tori tried to discourage her dog from swimming further, worried it might not be safe, but the pup resisted, unwilling to leave the water behind.
Online Reactions To The Green Fur
Amused and curious, Tori filmed several clips of her dog enjoying the pool, capturing the moments when the green tint was visible, and shared them on her TikTok channel.
Viewers quickly responded with humorous and concerned comments. One person commented: “This is actually really genuinely dangerous cos if she goes in the pool too much all day everyday she WILL turn green and then she could try defying gravity”
Another viewer added: “Such an interesting side effect of spending too much time in the pool. I think my dogs have to try this sometime soon.”
Someone else commented: “Just the thought of not getting in the pool gave that poor baby a panic attack.”
The video highlighted the dog’s joy while also showing the unusual green fur, making the scene both entertaining and slightly concerning.
Lastly, somebody commented: “Use ketchup. I used to be a competitive swimmer and the blond parts of my hair would turn bright green. Soaking the hair with ketchup removes most of the colour.”
It was certainly an unusual idea. Whether it would fully work was uncertain, but it seemed harmless enough to try.
In the end, the short clip gathered millions of views, and it was uplifting to see so many people offering suggestions to help the pup continue enjoying her beloved pool time.